{"product_id":"behind-and-beyond-the-chicago-pablo-mendes-de-leon-9789403511313","title":"Behind and Beyond the Chicago Convention: The Evolution of Aerial Sovereignty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehind and Beyond the Chicago Convention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Evolution of Aerial Sovereignty\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEdited by Pablo Mendes de Leon \u0026amp; Niall \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuissing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Convention on International Civil Aviation which was concluded in Chicago on 7 December 1944, commonly referred to as the Chicago Convention, is one of the most ratified multilateral agreements currently in force, with 193 States parties. In this deeply informative book celebrating its 75th birthday, thirty-three of the most distinguished authors in aviation law offer perspectives on the quality of the Convention's achievements, which principally address the promotion of safety and security.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmphasising the Convention's flexibility in the accommodation of social and technological changes, the authors investigate such topics and issues as the following: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eenvironmental protection measures such as abatement of noise and reduction of the damaging effects of gaseous emissions;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eeffect of new methods of communication such as Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS);\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edistinction between civil and State aircraft;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eeconomic regulation as established under air services agreements between States;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecybersecurity measures;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecompensation for damages;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eliberalisation of air services;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003erole of regional aviation organisations, in particular, that of the European Union;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eposition of airlines, airports, and providers of air navigation services; and\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eterritorial jurisdiction with respect to areas lacking a universally accepted sovereign status.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnexes include the original texts of the Paris Convention 1919 and the Chicago Convention 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith its incisive perceptions put forward by distinguished aviation lawyers - including an exploration of the absolute character of sovereignty - this book is without peer in its analysis of how the Chicago Convention affects the regulation of international civil aviation and the operation of air services. Its multifaceted approach towards the current state of affairs from a legal and policy perspective will be welcomed by practitioners and law firms in the field and civil aviation authorities, as well as by academics and business persons with a stake in aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Pablo Mendes de Leon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9403511311\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789403511313\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kluwer Law International\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/21\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 504\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.06d","brand":"Pablo Mendes de Leon","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43983603761407,"sku":"9789403511313","price":177.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bb109679-f8de-44a6-9d0f-31cd5e61e595.jpg?v=1683267634","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/behind-and-beyond-the-chicago-pablo-mendes-de-leon-9789403511313","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}